How Do You Keep Sheer Fabric From Sliding When Cutting For Sewing?

When using sheer fabrics to sew drapes for the living room or as part of a formal dress, people often encounter problems with the fabric slipping around. Unlike thicker fabrics, sheers have a tendency to move around while you cut because they are light-weight and have a slippery surface. Fabric that slides around is difficult to cut smoothly.

Use basic tissue paper to stop fabric from slipping while you are cutting it. Lay the fabric out on the table on top of the cutting mat. The cutting mat is optional, but it will protect the surface of the table from scratches from pins and scissors.

When cutting sheer fabric, it is preferable to use a larger surface to avoid slipping. Don't allow too much fabric to hang over the edges of the table, as it can seem to pull itself over the edge. Layer the tissue paper around the fabric so that there is one piece on either side.

Pin the three layers around the edges. The tissue paper adds weight to the fabric so that it won't slide while you are ... more.

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